Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 21-16 – Kosher Foods


§ 21-16-1	Violations or deception as to religious dietary laws by dealers in meats
§ 21-16-2	Violations and deception by restaurants
§ 21-16-3	False labeling as to fitness for Passover
§ 21-16-4	Penalties – Prosecution of violations

Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
in writing: include printing, engraving, lithographing, and photo-lithographing, and all other representations of words in letters of the usual form. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-16
person: may be construed to extend to and include co-partnerships and bodies corporate and politic. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-6
Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9
Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.